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    Employers are looking for candidates with education, employability skills, and experience. Around 90% of new jobs will require vocational or university qualifications. Employers value soft skills like teamwork, communication, problem solving and a positive attitude. Relevant work experience is also important, and can be gained through jobs, internships, volunteering or apprenticeships. When applying for jobs, candidates should tailor their resume and application to each specific role, research the employer, and be prepared to discuss their relevant skills and experience at interviews.

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    Employers are looking for candidates with education, employability skills, and experience. Around 90% of new jobs will require vocational or university qualifications. Employers value soft skills like teamwork, communication, problem solving and a positive attitude. Relevant work experience is also important, and can be gained through jobs, internships, volunteering or apprenticeships. When applying for jobs, candidates should tailor their resume and application to each specific role, research the employer, and be prepared to discuss their relevant skills and experience at interviews.

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    Employers are looking for candidates with education, employability skills, and experience. Around 90% of new jobs will require vocational or university qualifications. Employers value soft skills like teamwork, communication, problem solving and a positive attitude. Relevant work experience is also important, and can be gained through jobs, internships, volunteering or apprenticeships. When applying for jobs, candidates should tailor their resume and application to each specific role, research the employer, and be prepared to discuss their relevant skills and experience at interviews.

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    WHAT ARE EMPLOYERS

    LOOKING FOR?
    The jobs market can be competitive. Generally, employers are looking for
    someone with the whole package: education, employability skills and experience.

    EDUCATION AND TRAINING


    Overall, work in Australia is becoming more skilled. Do you need to do a skills stocktake?
    Around 90 per cent of new jobs created in the future
    }} What skills do you already have? What are your
    are likely to require a Vocational Education and Training
    strengths and what are the areas you need to develop?
    (VET) or university qualification.
    }} What jobs are you interested in? What skills do you
    Get advice and try to build your skills with the right need for these jobs?
    qualifications for the job you want. }} Do you need to undertake more training?

    LIFELONG LEARNING IS ESSENTIAL. YOU DON’T DO TRAINING FOR THE SAKE OF IT!
    i WILL NEED TO KEEP YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND i A LEVEL III CERTIFICATE IS MORE VALUABLE
    SKILLS UP-TO-DATE TO STAY COMPETITIVE. THAN SEVERAL LEVEL I CERTIFICATES.

    EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
    These are work readiness skills, such having a good work Top skills sought by employers:
    ethic, punctuality and the ability to work in a team.
    These personal and people skills are what employers
    TEAM ORGANISATIONAL PROBLEM
    often value the most as they are seeking someone who WORK SKILLS SOLVING SKILLS
    will be a good fit for their business. Employers will not
    compromise on these.
    Employers value: resilience, reliability, motivation, COMMUNICATION CREATIVITY AND
    adaptability and a positive attitude. Make sure you SKILLS INITIATIVE
    highlight your employability skills when applying
    for a job.

    EXPERIENCE
    All jobs can provide valuable experience and build You can gain valuable experience through:
    relevant skills. Most importantly, workplace experience
    }} Work experience placements
    gives you a foot in the door and provides you with
    }} Part-time or casual jobs
    contacts and referees.
    }} Temporary or contract jobs
    You also learn what is expected in different workplaces, }} Apprenticeships or traineeships
    gain insights into different jobs and prove to employers }} Internships
    your commitment to work. }} Volunteering

    WHAT ARE EMPLOYERS LOOKING FOR? PAGE 1


    HOW DO YOU FIND A JOB?
    Employers use a number of methods to find employees. Below are some of
    the most common methods used and some useful tips for finding a job.

    JOB SEARCH TIPS: HOW EMPLOYERS FIND STAFF

    Recruitment Recruitment
    Word of Social Approached
    & Company agency/ Newspaper
    Mouth Media by job seeker
    Websites jobactive

    58% 32% 15% 11% 11% 10%


    Many job vacancies are advertised on Approach employers directly to make a
    recruitment websites good impression
    Vacancies advertised online typically attract many Job seekers who can demonstrate their enthusiasm
    applicants so you need to tailor each application in person often stand a better chance than those who
    to suit the advertised role so you stand out from simply drop off their résumé.
    other applicants.
    Check local newspapers, particularly if you
    Usage of social media for job advertisements live in a regional area
    is rising rapidly Outside of the capital cities, 20 per cent of employers
    Platforms such as Facebook now allow employers and advertise their vacancies in the newspaper.
    job seekers to interact through local jobs groups.

    Use your networks to your advantage


    Ask friends, family, former co-workers and past
    employers if they know of any jobs available. Joining a
    local club, sporting team or community group are great
    ways to meet people and expand your network. DID YOU
    KNOW?
    1 IN 5 JOBS
    MAKE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILE ARE NOT 
    i PRESENTABLE. EMPLOYERS OFTEN ASSESS
    APPLICANTS’ SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES. ADVERTISED

    PAGE 2 WHAT ARE EMPLOYERS LOOKING FOR?


    EMPLOYERS’ TOP 3 TIPS FOR
    PEOPLE LOOKING FOR A JOB

    1 You need an excellent résumé and


    job application
    When applying for a job you need to market yourself,
    3 Get ready for the interview:
    Prepare, Practise and Presentation
    Interviews can be nerve wracking, but some
    and often your résumé and application are the preparation beforehand can go a long way. The
    first opportunity to do so. A winning application employer wants to get to know you, so try to be
    demonstrates how your work experience, education friendly and make conversation.
    and training, and personal skills and qualities directly }} Practise interview questions with a friend or
    relate to the job you are applying for. family member.
    }} Give examples from your current job or work }} Prepare some questions about the job and business
    history and explain how they directly relate to that you can ask at the interview. This demonstrates
    the position. your interest and shows that you are prepared.
    }} Ensure that there are no spelling or grammatical }} Think about your presentation and what you will
    errors. wear. Remember, first impressions count!
    }} Be succinct. Your application and résumé should }} If you tend to get nervous, think about topics of
    be around 2-3 pages each. conversation beforehand, e.g. the weather, the
    traffic, or something about what the business does.

    2
    It is fine to be nervous, employers expect this, but
    do not let your nerves get the better of you.
    Every job is unique }} Explain the skills that you would bring to the job, and
    talk about your employability skills.
    You need to tailor your approach for each application.
    }} Research the business and job. Each application
    needs to be written specifically for each position. DO NOT BE LATE TO THE INTERVIEW!
    }} Explain how your skills make you right for that role. i AIM TO ARRIVE AT LEAST 10 MINUTES EARLY.
    }} Remember: employers want the right match
    for their business, so you need to highlight the
    relevant skills you can bring to the job. RING THE EMPLOYER AND ASK ABOUT
    THE JOB AND WORKPLACE! DOING THIS
    i DEMONSTRATES YOUR ENTHUSIASM AND
    CAN PUT YOU AHEAD OF OTHER APPLICANTS.

    DID YOU KNOW?


    EACH VACANCY RECEIVES AN AVERAGE
    OF 19 APPLICANTS, OF WHOM 3 ARE
    INTERVIEWED ... BUT, THERE IS LESS
    COMPETITION FOR JOBS THAT ARE NOT
    ADVERTISED.

    WHAT ARE EMPLOYERS LOOKING FOR? PAGE 3


    WHAT IF YOUR APPROACH IS NOT WORKING?
    Looking for a job is hard work. Depending on where you live, there
    can be a lot of competition for jobs. It can take a while to secure a
    position and you may receive knockbacks, but try to persevere.

    To increase your chances of getting a job, Don’t give up! With each application and interview you
    you may need to consider gain experience that you can apply to your job search.
    It is all part of the job search experience.
    }} a different location
    }} contract or casual work; or part-time or shift work
    }} tapping into your networks or asking around
    DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR FEEDBACK.
    }} are your expectations realistic?
    Don’t wait for the perfect job: remember, all jobs can i IF ASKED, MANY EMPLOYERS WILL TELL YOU
    WHY YOU DIDN’T GET THE JOB.
    open doors to something better.

    USEFUL WEBSITES AND RESOURCES


    For further information and help with researching your new career,
    writing applications and preparing for interviews, explore the
    following resources:
    AUSTRALIAN
    JOBS 2019
    jobactive is the Job Outlook makes it Job Jumpstart allows Australian Jobs
    Australian Government’s easy for job seekers to students, parents, highlights trends in the
    free service that find career information teachers and job seekers Australian labour market
    connects job seekers and identify the kind of to explore occupations, and provides guidance
    with employers, skills and qualifications courses, and job search about job search and the
    delivered by a network required for specific strategies. skills employers value.
    of jobactive providers occupations. Job
    Go to: Go to:
    across Australia. Outlook can help with
    jobjumpstart.gov.au/ australianjobs.
    decisions about studying
    Go to: employment.gov.au
    and training, getting
    jobactive.gov.au
    your first job, or taking
    the next career step.
    Go to:
    joboutlook.gov.au/

    PAGE 4 WHAT ARE EMPLOYERS LOOKING FOR?

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